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Use of Zeolites in the Capture and Storage of Thermal Energy by Water Desorption—Adsorption Cycles

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de Gennaro, Bruno, Cappi, Angelo, de Gennaro, Maurizio, Bianco, Nicola, Langella, Alessio, Cappelletti, Piergiulio, Marocco, Antonello, Aprea, Paolo, Pansini, Michele·2022·Materials
DOI 10.3390/ma15165574PMC PMC9414500
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In this work, four zeolite-bearing materials (three naturally occurring and one of synthetic origin) were considered for thermal energy capture and storage. Such materials can store thermal energy as heat of desorption of the water present therein, heat that is given back when water vapor is allowed to be re-adsorbed by zeolites. This study was carried out by determining the loss of water after different activation thermal treatments, the water adsorption kinetics and isotherm after an activation step of the zeolites, the intergranular and intragranular porosity, and the thermal conductivity of the zeolite-bearing materials. Moreover, the thermal stability of the framework of the zeolites of the four materials tested was investigated over a large number of thermal cycles. The results indicate that zeolite 13X was the most suitable material for thermal energy storage and suggest its use in the capture and storage of thermal energy that derives from thermal energy waste.

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Figure 1 Kinetic curves of adsorption of water vapor. For each sample or material from top to bottom: 25 °C; 45 °C; 65 °C.
Figure 1 Kinetic curves of adsorption of water vapor. For each sample or material from top to bottom: 25 °C; 45 °C; 65 °C.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 2 Water adsorption isotherm at 25 °C on zeolite 13X and CHAB 70 after activation at 150 °C.
Figure 2 Water adsorption isotherm at 25 °C on zeolite 13X and CHAB 70 after activation at 150 °C.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 3 Water adsorption isotherm at 25, 45, and 65 °C on zeolite 13X, CHAB 70, PHIL 75, and CLINO A after activation at 250°C. Points = experimental; lines = Langmuir model.
Figure 3 Water adsorption isotherm at 25, 45, and 65 °C on zeolite 13X, CHAB 70, PHIL 75, and CLINO A after activation at 250°C. Points = experimental; lines = Langmuir model.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 4 Measurement results: thermal conductivity (λ).
Figure 4 Measurement results: thermal conductivity (λ).CC BY · PubMed Central

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de Gennaro, B., Cappi, A., de Gennaro, M., Bianco, N., Langella, A., Cappelletti, P., Marocco, A., Aprea, P., & Pansini, M.
Affiliations
  • University of Naples Federico II (IT)
  • CBC Group SpA, Via Casellina 269, 41058 Vignola, Italy
  • Università degli studi di Cassino e del Lazio Meridionale (IT)
Corresponding author
de Gennaro, Bruno
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Materials
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MDPI AG
Published
2022-08-13
Volume
15
Issue
16
Pages
5574
ISSN
1996-1944 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.3390/ma15165574
PMC
PMC9414500
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W4291778322
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  • the national electricity system research programs, 2013 Annual Operating Plan Fund for Energy and Environmental Services (CCSEB_00184)
  • CBC Group (CCSEB_00184)
  • Glayx Tech (CCSEB_00184)
  • ENEA (CCSEB_00184)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Mechanical Engineering › Adsorption and Cooling Systems
  • Physical Sciences › Energy › Fuel Technology › Chemical Looping and Thermochemical Processes
  • Physical Sciences › Chemistry › Inorganic Chemistry › Zeolite Catalysis and Synthesis
Keywords
zeolites, thermal energy storage, water desorption, adsorption-desorption cycles, zeolite 13X, water adsorption kinetics, adsorption isotherms, thermal activation, porosity, thermal conductivity

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